A Client Has Rheumatoid Arthritis That Especially Affects the Hands

A client has rheumatoid arthritis that especially affects the hands.The client wants to finish quilting a baby blanket before the birth of her grandchild.What response by the nurse is best?

A) "Let's ask the provider about increasing your pain pills."
B) "Hold ice bags against your hands before quilting."
C) "Try a paraffin wax dip 20 minutes before you quilt."
D) "You need to stop quilting before it destroys your fingers."

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